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Even a Turkish club bankrolled by the State don't want to pay a transfer fee for this guy.

Some of this salary should come from Bartomeu own pocket and bonuses. This transfer was made to influence the presidential election, Bartomeu could have signed him before or after the election, the club just won the treble and not desperate for players. He wanted to close the deal at all costs during the election hence Arda's transfer fee and salary was high.

I have a bad feeling that whenever a lesbian looks at me they think “That’s why I’m not a heterosexual”.

Just noticed this on CNN Turk quoting the messenger of truth Don Balon (rough translation):

Messi and Arda do not talk

Arda Turan and Barcelona's Argentine star Lionel Messi is claimed to have broken relationship. According to Spanish sports site Don Balon's claim, Lionel Messi does not salute Arda Turan even in the dressing room.

It has been shown that Lionel Messi has taken such a position against Arda Turan, that the Turkish player does not work hard in training and is not doing enough for the team.

A few details about this deal:- Turan joins Başakşehi on two-and-a-half year loan- Başakşehir pay wages - Barça will be paid in variables dependent on how Arda does/how often he plays- Barça maintain the right to sell him during remainder of contract (2020) [@samuelmarsden]